# Mac **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [ISRC and Language Tags Display in Extended Tags but Not in File List](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/isrc-and-language-tags-display-in-extended-tags-but-not-in-file-list/70410)
**Author:** [@nebulouz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/nebulouz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/isrc-and-language-tags-display-in-extended-tags-but-not-in-file-list/70410 "2025-12-25T01:12:02Z")
I created an ISRC column and entered my ISRC codes using the Extended Tags editor. The ISRC values are clearly visible in the Extended Tags panel, but they do not appear in the main track list view. I’m experiencing the … --- ## [Audiobook cover art not showing in finder macos26](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/audiobook-cover-art-not-showing-in-finder-macos26/70408)
**Author:** [@redditsam](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/redditsam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/audiobook-cover-art-not-showing-in-finder-macos26/70408 "2025-12-24T19:12:33Z")
I'm having trouble getting cover art to display in Finder on macOS 26. When I import books, the cover art still doesn't show up, even after trying different images from Google. The only solution I've found is to reb… --- ## [Removing Unsupported tags?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-unsupported-tags/70396)
**Author:** [@Etz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Etz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 9:55am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-unsupported-tags/70396 "2025-12-22T09:55:38Z")
Hi, I was researching this and found this page: Utils – Mp3tag Documentation This function removes unsupported fields, i.e., metadata entries present in the files that have no visual representation in Mp3tag. The fiel… --- ## [Feature Request: Disable Recursive folder reading option](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-disable-recursive-folder-reading-option/61095)
**Author:** [@djquartz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/djquartz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-disable-recursive-folder-reading-option/61095 "2025-12-21T16:30:18Z")
The windows version has this option, requesting it for the Mac version as well. --- ## [Sharing custom actions on macOS](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sharing-custom-actions-on-macos/53159)
**Author:** [@user672](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/user672)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sharing-custom-actions-on-macos/53159 "2025-12-21T09:43:31Z")
Hi Where are the custom actions located on Mac, cannot locate he folder Thanks --- ## [FLAC Album Art not correctly displayed in Video DJ Software](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-album-art-not-correctly-displayed-in-video-dj-software/70314)
**Author:** [@man\_like\_marv](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/man_like_marv)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:40am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-album-art-not-correctly-displayed-in-video-dj-software/70314 "2025-12-21T09:40:27Z")
Hi. I’m a Video DJ and relatively new user of MP3Tag. I mostly use Serato DJ Pro and Inklen’s Mix Emergency to play both audio and video files. Mix Emergency has a clever setting that will load and display an audio files… --- ## [Automatic filename for artwork -\> "Save to file"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatic-filename-for-artwork-save-to-file/51313)
**Author:** [@thebergcollective](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/thebergcollective)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/automatic-filename-for-artwork-save-to-file/51313 "2025-12-21T09:34:59Z")
I kind of remember that the windows version saved files as "\[Artist\] - \[Album title\].jpg" when using "Save to file..." from the albumart context menu. The macOS version currently always defaults to "folder.jpg". Would b… --- ## [List songs from a folder with & without songs from subfolders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-songs-from-a-folder-with-without-songs-from-subfolders/69372)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/list-songs-from-a-folder-with-without-songs-from-subfolders/69372 "2025-12-21T09:31:50Z")
Hello When opening a folder, MP3tag shows a list that includes songs on that folder & also all the songs inside subfolders. If I am not wrong, Windows version just shows the files on the main folder. Exist a way to ch… --- ## [Import covers with wildcards in filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-covers-with-wildcards-in-filename/66271)
**Author:** [@Whitburn\_Collector](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Whitburn_Collector)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/import-covers-with-wildcards-in-filename/66271 "2025-12-21T09:30:12Z")
I understand this is an old topic but it is relevant to the issue I'm having. I have MP3 and JPG files that start with the syntax YEAR\_TRACK where YEAR is 4 digits representing the year and TRACK is a three digit track n… --- ## [Russian - Русский](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/russian/52078)
**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/russian/52078 "2025-12-21T09:29:08Z")
Translators: @PilgrimOV (started by @k.andzhanovskii) Status: available from v1.10 This topic is all about the Russian translation of Mp3tag for Mac. If you'd like to help translate Mp3tag to Русский or if you spot a … --- ## [What actually happens when you embed a file w/ Art?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-actually-happens-when-you-embed-a-file-w-art/69048)
**Author:** [@Erichwanh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Erichwanh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-actually-happens-when-you-embed-a-file-w-art/69048 "2025-12-21T09:27:07Z")
Mac OS 14.6.1, Mp3tag 1.9.6, Foobar2000 v2.5 preview 2025-06-27, \*.opus files I do not know where to go to find out the specifics of exactly what happens when a program embeds art to a file. I must not have the proper s… --- ## [all files in Mp3Tag are displayed with completely empty tag fields](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/all-files-in-mp3tag-are-displayed-with-completely-empty-tag-fields/70382)
**Author:** [@baq](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/baq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/all-files-in-mp3tag-are-displayed-with-completely-empty-tag-fields/70382 "2025-12-19T17:04:12Z")
Hello, I upgraded from M2 to M4, and after reinstalling under macOS Tahoe, I’m encountering the problem that all files in Mp3Tag are displayed with completely empty tag fields. However, as soon as I rewrite them or conv… --- ## [New action is not present](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-action-is-not-present/70341)
**Author:** [@Bobby](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bobby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-action-is-not-present/70341 "2025-12-14T20:53:54Z")
Hello I recently switch from Windows to Mac and buy MP3tag for OSX. I created a new group action but then, I don’t find the button “new action”. It doesn’t show up on the pop-up windows Version 1.9.13 (129) --- ## [How to pick different cover art from Discogs?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-pick-different-cover-art-from-discogs/60069)
**Author:** [@pramster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pramster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-pick-different-cover-art-from-discogs/60069 "2025-12-10T14:51:28Z")
Hello, I mainly use mp3tag (Mac version) to tag audio files I ripped from vinyl (mainly 12"). I then use Discogs source to get the metadata, including cover art. I would like to know if it is possible to select the cov… --- ## [Nach Time Machine Backup funktioniert Mp3Tag nicht mehr](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/nach-time-machine-backup-funktioniert-mp3tag-nicht-mehr/70316)
**Author:** [@tombeltor](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tombeltor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/nach-time-machine-backup-funktioniert-mp3tag-nicht-mehr/70316 "2025-12-09T19:19:30Z")
Ich habe mit Time Machine ein Backup auf einen neuen Mac installiert. Jetzt funktioniert zwar immer noch das umbenennen des Mp3Tags, aber den Dateinamen kann ich nicht mehr umbennen. Eine neu Installation hat leider ni… --- ## [$meta(x,y): is there a way to tell what #value a tag is?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/meta-x-y-is-there-a-way-to-tell-what-value-a-tag-is/70268)
**Author:** [@Erichwanh](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Erichwanh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/meta-x-y-is-there-a-way-to-tell-what-value-a-tag-is/70268 "2025-12-02T18:07:10Z")
Mac OS 15.5, Mp3tag 1.9.13 I know tags can’t reference each other, but I’m curious how much I can play with $meta(x,y). Let’s say I have 3 Performers, and three Instruments: Performer: Jim\\\\Mary\\\\Bob Instrument: Guit… --- ## [Hide mini image on file list](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hide-mini-image-on-file-list/70242)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/hide-mini-image-on-file-list/70242 "2025-11-29T14:00:07Z")
Hello File list 1st colum is by default a mini artcover but I already see the artcover on the column. So exist a way I can disactivate the 1st file list column? Thank you --- ## [Sort Artist colum in File List](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sort-artist-colum-in-file-list/70232)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sort-artist-colum-in-file-list/70232 "2025-11-28T12:18:07Z")
Hello Does anybody know how to add the Sort Artist colum to the files list view? I know I can custmize the file list view Already read the documentation Customization of Tag Panel and File List & Format Strings and A… --- ## [File List, Tag Panel & Extended tags doubts & suggestions from a new user](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-list-tag-panel-extended-tags-doubts-suggestions-from-a-new-user/70027)
**Author:** [@DjSurda](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DjSurda)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-list-tag-panel-extended-tags-doubts-suggestions-from-a-new-user/70027 "2025-11-25T23:10:44Z")
Hello MP3Tag shows metadata in 3 different places: Tag List, Tag Panel & Extended Tags. I have some doubts & suggestions about it: \* GENERAL DOUBT Not sure for what reason is good to have all these 3 options/spaces… --- ## [Folder renaming not working on Mac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/folder-renaming-not-working-on-mac/70238)
**Author:** [@gsinovsky](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gsinovsky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/folder-renaming-not-working-on-mac/70238 "2025-11-25T18:33:20Z")
Hi, I’m trying out mp3tag on Mac, and I need to rename the folder the tracks I have loaded are in using tag information, but it’s not working. After following the instructions in other posts, I’m using the Tag - Tag opti… --- ## [Playlist Windows / Mac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-windows-mac/70189)
**Author:** [@Jet2025](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Jet2025)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/playlist-windows-mac/70189 "2025-11-22T17:30:03Z")
Bin von Windows zu Mac gewechselt. Was jetzt auffällt, das die Playlist in der windows Welt mit backslash erstellt wird, in der Mac Welt jedoch mit slash erstellt wird. Da ich auf dem Mac jedoch auch playlisten erstelle… --- ## [Export Tags to Text Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-tags-to-text-files/70192)
**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-tags-to-text-files/70192 "2025-11-18T18:57:54Z")
Export to Text Files Mp3tag lets you export tag and file information to text-based formats via File → Export or ⌘E. You can use any text along with the available placeholders and scripting functions to define the export… --- ## [macOS cannot initialize %\_counter% or %\_max\_counter% inside Actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/macos-cannot-initialize-counter-or-max-counter-inside-actions/70134)
**Author:** [@macdilbert](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/macdilbert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/macos-cannot-initialize-counter-or-max-counter-inside-actions/70134 "2025-11-15T03:47:19Z")
Mp3tag on macOS does not initialize %\_counter% or %\_max\_counter% inside Actions \[edit I accidentally put a slash mark in these. It was unintended\]. (I have heard that Windows does… macOS does not. This is a known limit… --- ## [Minor suggestion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/minor-suggestion/70107)
**Author:** [@daffyworld](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/daffyworld)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/minor-suggestion/70107 "2025-11-09T19:05:29Z")
mac user so half the time when i want to open pages and hit the mp3tag by mistake…they just look too similar… i know its sounds like i’m whining on such a small thing… sorry if it comes across that way. program is gre… --- ## [Drag And Drop artwork issues](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/drag-and-drop-artwork-issues/70094)
**Author:** [@cartuxorse](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/cartuxorse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/drag-and-drop-artwork-issues/70094 "2025-11-07T15:16:18Z")
Hello Florian, This feature has worked flawlessly for me for years when tagging, but within the last month or two I notice a handful of tracks with each batch that I tag fail to update the artwork in finder and in th… --- ## [Anyone using Double Commander and has succes in opening files from the Tool Bar? \[macOS\]](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/anyone-using-double-commander-and-has-succes-in-opening-files-from-the-tool-bar-macos/70088)
**Author:** [@mjcm](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mjcm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/anyone-using-double-commander-and-has-succes-in-opening-files-from-the-tool-bar-macos/70088 "2025-11-07T07:14:42Z")
I am using Double Commander as my File Manager in mac, coming from Windows I was used to Total Commander. Now in the Tool Bar I have created a shortcut for Mp3tag, but anything I have tried it will not open the folder o… --- ## [How do I move a file to an SMB share](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-move-a-file-to-an-smb-share/70016)
**Author:** [@unabatedshagie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/unabatedshagie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-move-a-file-to-an-smb-share/70016 "2025-11-05T13:26:48Z")
This might be more of a MacOS question than a MP3Tag question but I can’t figure out how to move files to an SMB share. In the sidebar of finder I can see the machine with the shares in it and I can browse to it, I just… --- ## [Mac permissions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-permissions/62177)
**Author:** [@devilsdawgs](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/devilsdawgs)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 9:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-permissions/62177 "2025-11-04T09:28:33Z")
I recently updated the app (12 Sep) and I haven't been able to change the filenames since. This is the error I'm seeing I've tried opening the folder using ⌘O and also opening the app with root (sudo open "/Applicati… --- ## [Help converting YEAR field YYYY-MM-DD to multiple fields in Mp3tag for FLAC files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-converting-year-field-yyyy-mm-dd-to-multiple-fields-in-mp3tag-for-flac-files/70055)
**Author:** [@Sithko](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Sithko)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-converting-year-field-yyyy-mm-dd-to-multiple-fields-in-mp3tag-for-flac-files/70055 "2025-10-31T17:59:01Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having trouble with Mp3tag and need some guidance. Here’s my situation: My audio files are in FLAC format. The YEAR field in my files is in the format YYYY-MM-DD, for example 2021-05-15. I want… --- ## [Mac: “Text file → Tag” freezes with ~130k mappings + recurring “Can’t access file via secure bookmark”](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-text-file-tag-freezes-with-130k-mappings-recurring-can-t-access-file-via-secure-bookmark/69906)
**Author:** [@AudibleImagery](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AudibleImagery)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-text-file-tag-freezes-with-130k-mappings-recurring-can-t-access-file-via-secure-bookmark/69906 "2025-10-28T15:43:22Z")
Environment Mp3tag for Mac: 1.9.10 (build 126) macOS: Tahoe 26 on Apple Silicon Storage: Local APFS SSD (/Users/neo/Music/JRiver/Music) What I’m trying to do Bulk‑write Catalog Number to my library by mappin… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/mac/32.md?page=4)